Author: rtwministries

REAL TALK: Are you jealous of someone? Are you envious of what God is doing in their life? Do you find yourself thinking more about what’s happening to them, instead of focusing on what God is doing in your life? Do you think God is giving them favor, and has forgotten about you? Do you cringe when you hear their name? Do you find yourself avoiding being in their presence? Do you follow them on social media hoping to fit in their “village?” Do you look to them for your “hook-ups?”

If you’ve answered YES to any of these questions, then you have a heart issue. It’s called jealous, envy, covetous. That’s right. It may be hard to swallow, but it’s the truth.

Admit it. Be honest with yourself. Be honest with God. I had to. It can be downright embarrassing to admit it. It’s worth it, though. The burden can be lifted, and you can be set free. God knows your heart anyway. You don’t. The heart is deceitful. When the Holy Spirit is tugging at your heart regarding this issue, it’s time to get it right. It’s time to settle the matter.

It’s time to STOP feeling jealous, envious, or coveting what someone else has. God is not stingy in giving His blessings and favor. He’s no respect of persons. He’s a good Father that gives good gifts.

Don’t allow the enemy to steal your peace of mind and joy with thoughts that you don’t have enough, you don’t matter, or God doesn’t really care about you.

This dress is absolutely stunning! Yes it is. It’s your wedding day! Congrats! Your blissful journey has just begun. The real test of the foundation of your special day will unfold over time. Your marriage covenant goes beyond the dress, flowers, decorations, and celebration on your wedding day. Laying a firm foundation by including Jesus Christ in the marriage covenant is the best decision you will make to start your journey.

Search me [thoroughly], O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there is any wicked or hurtful way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. -Psalm 139:23-24

Is your heart connecting with the Word of God? Let us continue to pursue righteousness. How we really feel about a person will be revealed through our communication and actions. Our words reveal character. The Lord tests hearts and minds. Don’t take it upon yourself to scheme and plan to get even when someone hurts you. The Lord can handle that person. Give that person to the Lord in prayer. Continue to walk in integrity, and be a blessing to the Lord and His Kingdom. Mirror Christ.

For because of Him the whole body (the church, in all its various parts), closely joined and firmly knit together by the joints and ligaments with which it is supplied, when each part [with power adapted to its need] is working properly [in all its functions], grows to full maturity, building itself up in love. – Ephesians 4:16

The Body of Christ:

Formed (God formed us by His hands)

Filled (God breathed life into us)

Function (Every part of the body has to function)

Everything in the body has a function. Function from the unction of the Holy Spirit. You can’t function until you’re filled. You can’t be out of service. We are to serve with purpose. Learn to be connected. God is stretching us to be connected. We are fitly joined together. If you break the connection, you lose the supply. Keep the connection God brings in your life.

The word “discipline” as stated in The World Book Dictionary means training, especially training of the mind or character; the training effect of experience; a trained condition of order and obedience; a particular system of rules for conduct; punishment; chastisement. Disciplining children at an early age plays an important part in their personal growth and maturity. Although there have been some cases where discipline has been taken to the extreme and filtered over into areas of physical and verbal abuse, when properly administered with patience, love and understanding, the results from disciplining children at an early age can be very rewarding.

Disciplining children at an early age in love gives them a sense of security. When children can see that their well being is taken into consideration, this helps them feel that they are loved and that they belong. When this is absent in their life, they will look elsewhere to fill that void. In some cases, this may include prostitution, gang involvement, and unhealthy relationships.

Disciplining children at an early age also teaches them to recognize authority and to respect it. When there is no respect for authority in the home, children may also find it hard to give respect to others in society who have been given a position of authority, such as teachers, policemen, and even supervisors. Children are known by their deeds, whether good or bad. Disciplining children will also teach them the consequences of not obeying those in authority. By helping them to learn this at an early age, they will better understand the structure of society. In other words, how we relate to others will have a ripple effect on society, whether positive or negative.

Disciplining children at an early age also equips them to take the discipline they were taught in their childhood to the next generation. In other words, what you know — you teach. Because children are influenced at an early age by what they see and hear, it is important to be mindful of the impact you have on their lives. In some cases, where positive discipline is not found in the home, it will be better to have an outside positive role model, such as a pastor, close friend, or another family member to be a mentor to the children.

Disciplining children at an early age has its rewards. Even though at times there may be tears and discomfort involved in the disciplining process, it is well worth the time, effort, and labor of love you give to see them mature.

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Reconciled to Wholeness Ministries desires to give inspirational and biblical encouragement to the lost and needy. We have a heart for the homeless, seeing them established and lending a helping hand for them to get on their feet. We want them to see themselves as God sees them.